Motion Picture Director, Screenwriter. Born Ernst Ingmar Bergman in Uppsala, Sweden. He was considered by many as being one of the most recognized and influential directors world-wide during the second half of the twentieth century. He received Academy Award nominations for such films as, "Wild Strawberries" (1957), "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961), "Cries and Whispers" (1972) and "Autumn Sonata" (1978). After beginning his career as a scriptwriter, Bergman made his debut as director with the 1945 film "Crisis". His other notable film credits include, "Prison", (1948), "Thirst", (1949), "Sawdust and Tinsel" (1953), "The Seventh Seal" (1956), "The Virgin Spring" (1959), "Winter Light" (1962), "The Silence" (1963), "The Shame" (1968) and "Fanny and Alexander" (1982). In addition to films, Bergman was also an accomplished figure in the Swedish Theatre.

Motion Picture Director, Screenwriter. Born Ernst Ingmar Bergman in Uppsala, Sweden. He was considered by many as being one of the most recognized and influential directors world-wide during the second half of the twentieth century. He received Academy Award nominations for such films as, "Wild Strawberries" (1957), "Through a Glass Darkly" (1961), "Cries and Whispers" (1972) and "Autumn Sonata" (1978). After beginning his career as a scriptwriter, Bergman made his debut as director with the 1945 film "Crisis". His other notable film credits include, "Prison", (1948), "Thirst", (1949), "Sawdust and Tinsel" (1953), "The Seventh Seal" (1956), "The Virgin Spring" (1959), "Winter Light" (1962), "The Silence" (1963), "The Shame" (1968) and "Fanny and Alexander" (1982). In addition to films, Bergman was also an accomplished figure in the Swedish Theatre.

Bio by: C.S.